The Vancouver Chinatown Festival is back with a full slate of entertainment and activities this weekend.
On July 15 from noon to 8:30 p.m. and July 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the festival is taking over Columbia and Keefer streets, celebrating the culture and community of Chinatown.
There are numerous fun performances, festivities, and family-friendly activities at the event.
Food Trucks and Market
There will be a number of food trucks and an artisan market featuring special gifts and crafts from different vendors available at the festival.
Activities
A heritage walking tour will take place multiple times over the two days. There will also be MahJong, theme areas, and a petting zoo with live animals for families to enjoy.
Here's the full list of the performances you can expect over the two days:
July 15
- Lion Dance by Kin Fung Athletic Group
- Playlist Band Vancouver
- Shimmy for the Soul Bellydance
- Variety of acts by Morning Dawn Brilliance, Sunny Dance Group, Belly Dance by Cicilian and Vancouver Blue Sky Love Art Troupe
- Madison Reunion Band
- Martial arts performance by Immortal Dragon
- Cloud Town Dance Club
- Free Salsa lessons and Salsa party with DJ Kubanito
July 16
- Tai Chi Class with Master Tek Siaw
- Dance performace by the Flower Dance Academy
- The Paul Tavai-Latta Polynesian Dancers and Co. of Vancouver
- Modern Magic by Kel
- Kung Fu Demonstration by Immortal Dragon
- Time Machine Band
- Performance by DJ Pax and DJ zVertikal
- Performance by Vancouver Dance Academy
When: July 15 from noon to 8:30 p.m. and July 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Columbia and Keefer streets
Cost: Free admission
